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The invention of Macadam roads in the 19th century revolutionized transportation. These roads were made of layers of crushed rock and were slightly raised, making them the most advanced roads of their time. However, the rise of automobiles led to dust issues that were solved by binding the roads with tar, which eventually gave rise to the invention of tarmac.

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The invention of Macadam roads in the 19th century revolutionized transportation. These roads were made of layers of crushed rock and were slightly raised, making them the most advanced roads of their time. However, the rise of automobiles led to dust issues that were solved by binding the roads with tar, which eventually gave rise to the invention of tarmac.

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